Kent State at LSU: 10 Things We Learned in Tigers' Win

Jeremy Hill proved that he is ready to carry the LSU Tigers in a 45-13 win over Kent State.

Hill rushed for over 100 yards with two touchdown scampers in the first half, while Zach Mettenberger and the passing attack continued to flourish.

On defense, Tre'Davious White made his first career start for the Tigers, while other young players made contributed greatly.

The coaching staff is looking to fill defensive slots with permanent players, and after another dominating win, he may have found them. Here's what we learned heading into the first conference game of the season.

Watching Jarvis Landry Catch Touchdowns Never Gets Old

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I could watch Jarvis Landry highlights on repeat.

Landry has a knack for making circus catches. He did it last year with his "hands of Velcro" catch against Arkansas, and so far this season, he's had two outstanding leaping touchdown catches coming against UAB and Kent State.

It's gotten to the point where Mettenberger sees Landry streaking up the field in coverage, and he throws it to him anyway.

He throws it in such a spot that only Landry with his athleticism can reel it in, and quite frankly, it's a lot of fun to watch.

The Tigers Once Again Have One of the Deepest Backfields in the Nation

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The depth at running back was questioned early.

Before the season, Jeremy Hill's future was unknown and Alfred Blue was still recovering from his season-ending knee injury.

That left the Tigers with just two certainties in Terrence Magee and Kenny Hilliard. Yep, even fullback J.C. Copeland was getting reps at halfback before the season.

Turns out Blue is healthy and Hill is cleared to play, and after Magee and Hill both went over 100 yards rushing against Kent State, it's safe to say that life at running back for LSU is back to the norm.

Kwon Alexander Deserves to Start at Linebacker

It seems as if every defensive position is up for grabs. The "Sam" position is included.

After back-to-back-to-back stellar performances by Kwon Alexander, he deserves to start for LSU. He totaled four tackles and two pass breakups against the Golden Flashes.

His quickness and athleticism make him fantastic against the run, and it's that same athleticism that allows him to be a great cover linebacker. Simply put—he's the perfect mold of linebacker for John Chavis' system.

Cam Cameron Is Keeping It Simple

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Cam Cameron has to have some offensive tricks up his sleeve.

Against Kent State, the Tigers kept it fairly simple.

The Tigers pounded the rock with all four running backs, and Mettenberger threw the ball deep on play-action passes. Every now and then, he hit one of the fullbacks in the flats and he even dialed up Travis Dickson's number in the contest, but come on, Cameron's offense is all about the tight ends and the fullbacks.

I suspected he was holding play calls and offensive looks against UAB, and against Kent State, it remains obvious. In the first SEC encounter of the year next week against Auburn, expect Cameron to debut a lot more wrinkles in this offense.

Next Year's Offense Will Be Fun to Watch

Calm down, I'm not saying this season hasn't been. Mettenberger has operated an efficient offense in Cameron's system, with explosive long passes being his calling card.

Though Tigers fans will miss Mettenberger's strong arm, they'll inherit a dual-threat replacement who has the ability to create plays with both his arm and feet, especially with Cameron calling the plays.

This LSU Offense Is the Most Explosive Maybe Ever

Look, I know we're only three games into the season, and two of the games have come against not-so-impressive defenses, but LSU's offense is clicking like never before.

Think about the most explosive offense you've ever seen at LSU. You got it in mind? Is it the 2006 offense?

Most likely it is. All right, let's compare both units. JaMarcus Russell might have been more athletic with a stronger arm, but Mettenberger is proving to be a better decision-maker. Landry and Odell Beckham is as dangerous of a tandem as Dwayne Bowe and Early Doucet. And Hill has the ability to be one of the best LSU running backs since Jacob Hester.

With Mettenberger, Beckham, Landry and Hill leading the way, this LSU offense has an argument for best yet.